dvdt Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Anyone using 235/35/18 size tires? I'm leaning toward getting this tire size at the moment. Based on my research in this forum, so far, the only two issues I can find are: 1) it's hard to find a tire this size 2) less sidwall increases the chance of dinging the rims. So does anyone have any real world experience w/ this size? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoDork Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 what size rim are you looking at?? i run a 245/35/18 on a 18x8, the sidewall is literally perfectly straight up and down with the rim face. i was looking for a 235/35/18, but the price was to expensive and only a few manufacturers offered that size...now that i've seen the 245's on a 8" wide rim, i'm kinda glad i didn't go 235, cuz then i'd have that "stretched" sidewall look...Yuck! so basically, how wide a rim are you thining of....and how much $$ do you gotta burn?!? ~Sucka-Duck~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 I have been running 235/40 18"s for some time now....no problems:) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 I have 245/35/18 - it's only .2" off stock. I don't know if I would go smaller than that...I already think I don't have much sidewall from looking at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvdt Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 what size rim are you looking at?? Rims are 18x8ET48. Yeah, I am still considering doing 245s but I plan on getting lowering springs next, and well...rolling the fenders scares me at this point. Mainly because I know little about the process and where to go to get it done right, how much it costs...ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Just dont drive so close to gutters, easier said than done I know and understand........ The new LibertySTi will be running Pirelli P Zero Rosso 215/45 R18 93W Dont know too much about these tyres either, any info avail ? Ada///M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoDork Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 if you are going to run springs next, the 245's will be fine...BoxrPwr is running a 18x8.5 offset 48 with 245/35/18, he has coilovers and no need for fender rolling... have you considered a 225/40/18??...a few on here are running that tire size on a 18x8 and it looks sex-E... ~Sucka-Duck~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 225/40 is almost 3/4" taller than stock and a stretch on an 8" wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoDork Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 you can use this link to calculate different tire sizes, and this one includes rim width for calculatrions: http://members.aol.com/agspeed/tiresize.htm if you get a chance, look at Mattg's ride, he runs a 18x8 with 225/40/18, i dont think it looks stretched at all... NOTE: when i picked up my Prodrive PFF-7's (18x8) from prodrive in Santa Ana, Dan and prodrive recommended using a 225/40/18 tire for the rims... but i said NAH, i'm stuffing a 245 in there!... Carry on! ~Sucka-Duck~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 245/35/18 is a better ride comfort and a high load capacity for daily driving.. cram the 245/35/18 if you can, it's a larger tire size selection made than a 235/35/18 and it's probably the same price, if not cheaper. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Go with 245/35.... and never look back "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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